Job Description

English Teacher (QTS) - Lancaster & Morecambe

Are you a Qualified English Specialist seeking a rewarding role with competitive pay?

We are recruiting English Teachers (QTS) for high-performing secondary schools across the Lancaster and Morecambe district. Whether you are looking for the stability of a Full-Time position or the flexibility of Part-Time hours, we have placements starting immediately and for the upcoming terms in 2026.

Pay & Working Patterns

  • Daily Rate: £130 - £180 per day (Dependant on experience).

  • Payment Method: Direct PAYE - No umbrella company fees or hidden deductions.

  • Flexibility: Full-Time (5 days/week) or Part-Time (2-4 days/week) contracts available.

The Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality English Language and Literature lessons to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students.

  • Plan, prepare, and assess student work, ensuring progress aligns with the latest 2026 GCSE assessment criteria.

  • Foster a passion for literacy, oracy, and critical analysis within a diverse classroom setting.

  • Collaborate with experienced English departments to share resources and best practices.

  • Maintain excellent classroom management and uphold the individual behavioral policies of our partner schools.

Essential Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS is mandatory for this role.

  • A strong academic background with a degree in English or a related field.

  • Proven experience teaching the UK National Curriculum in a secondary school environment.

  • The ability to differentiate lessons to support students of all abilities, including those with SEND.

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one).


How to Apply

If you are a committed educator looking to make a difference in Lancaster's secondary schools, we want to hear from you. We are currently interviewing for both immediate starts and long-term placements.

Apply Now - Contact Lisa on 01772 977333 or lisa.mcconnochie@twrecruitment.com